Talk about a morning that went completely off the rails in Miami. Leticia Puentes, 39, is now facing serious charges after an argument with her son allegedly turned violent. What started as a disagreement over expenses and school behavior reportedly escalated into a fork stabbing.
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Mother Allegedly Stabs Son Over Phone Bill Dispute
According to Miami-Dade County jail records, Leticia Puentes, 39, is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing her son with a fork during a heated argument Thursday morning. The incident reportedly took place at their home near Northwest 72nd Street, about six miles north of Downtown Miami. The argument stemmed from a disagreement over a phone bill and the teen’s repeated tardiness at school, which allegedly escalated as the son began throwing objects around the house.
Fork Attack Leaves Teen Injured, But He Survives
During the confrontation, Puentes and her son reportedly struggled on the floor, at which point she allegedly grabbed a fork and stabbed him behind the right ear, leaving a fresh puncture wound. First responders from Miami-Dade arrived at the home and treated the teen at the scene before he was taken for further medical evaluation. Despite the injury, the son survived the attack.
Puentes Admits To Stabbing Son, Claims Self-Defense
Authorities say Puentes admitted to stabbing her son but claimed it was in self-defense. Authorities arrested and booked her into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. As of Friday, Puentes remains in custody on a $3,000 bond. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as officials continue to review the circumstances surrounding the domestic dispute.
